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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.53, 164.96 and 72.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.53, 164.96 and 72.91 is: 100.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.53 : 164.96 = 72.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.53/164.96 = 72.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.53x = 164.96 × 72.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.53x = 12,026.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,026.41/119.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.61

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